Preschool Early Childhood Educator at Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government in Dawson City: TRINKE ZHO DAYCARE

About this Job

Preschool Early Childhood Educator (Permanent, Full Time)

Tr’inke Zho Daycare Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government

Salary: Level 2 ($39,981.98 - $47,978.83)

Closing Date 4:00pm (PST): January 17, 2013

Reporting to the Tr’inke Zho Daycare Director, this position is responsible for the supervision of children ages three to five years old, including Kindergartners. The position is responsible for carrying out the section program to meets the individual needs of the children in this area, and ensuring YTG regulations are followed at all times. This position works in close partnership with staff of Aboriginal Head Start.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide:

Essentials

• Experience working with children in an Early Childhood setting or related environment;

• Certificate/ Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field;

• Experience working in a team environment;

• Experience or Knowledge in working with First Nation children and families;

• Knowledge of Early Childhood development theory, principles and practices;

• Knowledge of YTG Child Care regulations;

• Ability to maintain and communicate the importance of strict confidentiality;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families;

• Energy and ability to fit in with a dynamic team working under pressure;

• Organizational and time management skills;

• Cross Cultural Awareness, sensitivity and understanding;

• A win-win approach to problem solving and conflict resolution;

Conditions of Employment

• Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for all Tr’ondek Hwech’in personnel. Failure to meet this requirement could result in dismissal;

• A criminal record check is mandatory, as is the need to obtain Medical Clearance, TB test and Immunization update;

• Valid Standard First Aid Certification and CPR;

• Attendance at all staff meetings and assisting in volunteer events;

• Attending any relevant courses/workshops provided, which includes Early Childhood Development and Han language courses;

• Schedules consist of 8:00-5:00, 8:15-5:15, 8:30-5:30, and 9:00-5:30. You may be requested to perform any of these eight hour shifts if the need arises.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

“OPEN TO TR’ONDEK HWECH’IN CITIZENS ONLY”

For more information, contact Human Resources

Phone: (867) 993-7112 Fax: (867) 993-6553

Email: hrjobs@trondek.ca

Mail: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government, P.O. Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”

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This job was posted on Jan 03, 2013 and will be removed on Feb 05, 2013

All applications must be received before Jan 22, 2013